Collingwood Grain Terminals

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The Town seeks to support a healthy, strong, and vibrant community that recognizes the value of its history and heritage, while responsibly managing for a solid fiscal future. Town Council is deeply interested in the Community’s input on the Grain terminals and wishes to consider local beliefs and desires for the Terminals’ future and the future of the Collingwood Waterfront
Collingwood’s active harbour is a spectacular asset that contributes to Collingwood’s reputation for offering a high quality of life. The Harbour is also host to the iconic Collingwood Grain Terminals.
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The Town seeks to support a healthy, strong, and vibrant community that recognizes the value of its history and heritage, while responsibly managing for a solid fiscal future. Town Council is deeply interested in the Community’s input on the Grain terminals and wishes to consider local beliefs and desires for the Terminals’ future and the future of the Collingwood Waterfront
Collingwood’s active harbour is a spectacular asset that contributes to Collingwood’s reputation for offering a high quality of life. The Harbour is also host to the iconic Collingwood Grain Terminals.
A decision on the future of the Collingwood Grain Terminals must be made in the next several years, otherwise the opportunity to preserve and re-use them will be significantly decreased due to deterioration.
The Town is carrying an $8M unfunded financial liability on the Grain Terminals, which represents a realistic cost to demolish the building. A recent engineering report presents demolition costs at $5M, and estimates the cost to preserve the roof and façade (not including renovating the interior space for use) at $10M. Staff’s preliminary estimate for raising the access road, to enable reliable four-season use and bringing utilities to the site, is an additional $3M.
Council is deeply interested in the Community’s input on the Grain terminals, and wishes to consider local beliefs and desires for the Terminals’ future and the future of the Collingwood Waterfront.
Public Input was sought on three process options or a hybridization of them that will move us toward a Council decision on the optimal physical end state and type(s) of use. The three process options are as follows:
- The Town can “Seek Funded Proposals for Evaluation and Decision”. This option will, via a formal Expressions of Interest process, seek development partners or buyers who can bring assets to the table that will enhance the outcomes for the Town, including for the people who live, work, and play here.
- Learn more about this Process Option in the Collingwood Grain Terminals White Paper - The Town can carry out “Environmental Remediation of the Marine Tower, with Steering Committee review of Additional Investigation of Unknowns and Opportunities”. This option will see the Town move forward with $2M marine tower work immediately, while also creating the Terms of Reference for and selection of a steering committee, and further consulting on the community’s and potential partners’ needs and ideas.
- Learn more about this Process Option in the Collingwood Grain Terminals White Paper - The Town can “Seek Business Opportunities for the East End (Sailing School) Building, Top Floor above Silos and Towers”. This option would see the Town seek about $800,000 in annual income from commercial venture(s) in the east end building, the two towers, the top floor above the silos, or even the space around the terminals. This would support needs such as the initial preservation investment, bringing utilities to the site and raising the roadway, and saving for the next renovation cycle.
- Learn more about this Process Option in the Collingwood Grain Terminals White Paper
The full execution of any of these options may take several years to complete. Council will need to maintain minimum maintenance and operations of the Terminals to ensure the Health and Safety of staff, contractors, and the limited building users.
Engagement Opportunities:
The Town of Collingwood will offer meaningful two-way communication with residents. Our accessible community will empower all to participate in discussions, engage in activities, obtain information, and provide feedback and opinions.
At the Public Open House held December 10, 2019, that featured an information booth on the Collingwood Grain Terminals White Paper and Process Options. The public had great discussions on initiatives of interest with Council and Staff.
Further Public Engagement Opportunities will be posted on the timeline on the right side of this page and shared widely via our website, Facebook, Twitter and Town Pages in the Collingwood Connection.
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Would love to see the Town of Collingwood develop their waterfront area similar to the Blue Mountain village area - restaurants, pubs, and shops surrounding a central stage
btyssen asked about 2 months agoThe Town is currently proceeding with an open market competition encouraging developers to bring forward their vision for the project. As part of this process, Council has directed that the Terminals landmark is to remain on the spit in some form. This is not intended to be overly restrictive on the visioning process but does set an expectation that the cultural heritage values of Collingwood’s industrial waterfront is respected.
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When I walk out to Millennium Park I am struck by the incredible views of the Bay and escarpment. These views rival the best views of the Blue Mountain Village. If Collingwood could take the grain terminals down, surely the land could be utilized to bring even more tourists to the area. Possibilities: stage and central square shopping and restaurants similar to BMV, boat shuttles to Thornbury and Meaford (parallel to Georgian Trail), bay boat rides, ferris wheel with incredible views, historical museum or walking story boards highlighting the history of Collingwood - indigenous heritage, shipyards, grain terminals, attractions to bring people in with the spin-off benefit of bringing people to downtown Collingwood. Give the developers full creative freedom and a clean page with the Grain Terminals removed and ability to include the park. Who can I talk with to discuss more detail? Thanks
btyssen asked 27 days agoThank you for your thoughts on opportunities for the future of the Terminals, Millennium Park and Heritage Drive. You are quite correct that the vista from Millennium Park and various vantage points along the spit are incredible.
The Town is currently proceeding with an open market competition encouraging developers to bring forward their vision for the project. As part of this process, Council has directed that the Terminals landmark is to remain on the spit in some form. This is not intended to be overly restrictive on the visioning process but does set an expectation that the cultural heritage values of Collingwood’s industrial waterfront is respected.
As the vision unfolds, there will be further opportunities for public engagement. We expect that the final proposals will be received and evaluated against the stated project objectives by August of 2022.
Continue to monitor this Engage Collingwood page for regular updates on the project.
Contact Us
For more information, contact the Corporate Services Department:
Amanda Pegg
Executive Director
Phone: 705-445-1030 Ext. 3247
mail: townhall@collingwood.ca
Timeline
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Engineering Study
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Grain Terminals White Paper
Collingwood Grain Terminals has finished this stageBuild and present the Grain Terminals White Paper. Council decides to move forward with Public Engagement on Next Steps
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Public Engagement on Next Steps
Collingwood Grain Terminals has finished this stage“Coffee with Council” Open House on Tuesday, December 10. Engage Collingwood information including engagement opportunity on next steps.
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Brief Assessment of building foundations
Collingwood Grain Terminals has finished this stageThis assessment will seek to reinforce previously held understandings (based on the Engineering Study) of the building's foundation system and it's general health.
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Built Heritage Assessment began July 2021
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Built Heritage Assessment Community Consultation #1 – Information Gathering Survey: August 12 – September 1, 2021
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Engage an Advisor, Grain Terminals Revitalization
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Built Heritage Assessment Community Consultation #2 – Heritage Value and Heritage Attributes: September 2021
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Community Consultation # 2 - In-person Info Booth/Q &A
Collingwood Grain Terminals has finished this stageARA heritage staff and Town of Collingwood Staff will be available in person at Town Hall (97 Hurontario St) on September 18th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions, or simply review the information boards at your own leisure. Please note that covid protocols will be in place to ensure everyone’s health and safety. Rain or shine.
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Community Consultation # 2 - Zoom Session Presentation and Q & A
Collingwood Grain Terminals has finished this stageA virtual presentation, hosted through Zoom, will be conducted on September 22nd, 2021, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ARA will give a presentation on the preliminary heritage attributes followed by a Question-and-Answer period.
YouTube link to video: https://youtu.be/o1xu2C1sXYc
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Community Consultation # 2 Survey launch
Collingwood Grain Terminals has finished this stageThe second survey will be open for community feedback on September 16th and will close September 30th. Feedback will be related to the preliminary heritage attributes of the Grain Terminals and surrounding area.
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Built Heritage Assessment Community Consultation #3 – Heritage Assessment Findings Survey: October 25th - November 10, 2021
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Completion of Built Heritage Assessment and Presentation to Council - December 2021
Collingwood Grain Terminals has finished this stageCCS2021-07 Grain Terminals Built Heritage Assessment Report
CCS2021-07 Appendix A - Collingwood Terminals Built Heritage Assessment
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Issue RFP for Grain Terminals Revitalization Partner
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Evaluation of Proposals
Collingwood Grain Terminals has finished this stageRFP awarded to KPMG Consulting.
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Decision on Grain Terminals Future - Phase 1: Development Options
Collingwood Grain Terminals has finished this stage- Council Workshop: February 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Staff Report: CCS2022-03 Grain Terminals Revitalization
Full agenda details
KPMG Council Presentation
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March 31, 2022 - Special Meeting of Council
Collingwood Grain Terminals has finished this stageGrain Terminals Revitalization project updates
Link to Agenda: https://collingwood.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1071
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Decision on Grain Terminals Future - Phase 2: Issue Request for Qualifications
Collingwood Grain Terminals has finished this stageThe 'Call to Interested Parties' for the Collingwood Grain Terminals Revitalization Opportunity closed April 6, 2022.
FIN2022-009PQ Call to Interested Parties for the Collingwood Grain Terminals Revitalization
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Decision on Grain Terminals Future - Phase 3: Issue Request for Proposals
Collingwood Grain Terminals is currently at this stageFIN2022-010P Grain Terminals Revitalization RFP:
- Released May 6, 2022
- Closing July 22, 2022
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Council Decision on Next Steps
this is an upcoming stage for Collingwood Grain TerminalsCouncil reviews public comments and decides on next step options.
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Pursue Next Steps
this is an upcoming stage for Collingwood Grain Terminals